2026 · Single Filer · 40 hrs/week · 52 weeks

$24 an Hour is How Much a Year?

$24/hour works out to $49,920/year gross (40 hrs × 52 weeks). After federal income tax and FICA, a single filer with no state income tax takes home $42,291/year — or $3,524/month.

Annual Take-Home (no state tax)

$42,291

$20.33/hr net · $3,524/month

Gross Annual

$49,920

Pay Period Breakdown

Hourly $24.00 $3.67 $20.33

Daily (8 hrs) $192.00 $29.34 $162.66

Weekly (40 hrs) $960.00 $146.72 $813.28

Bi-weekly $1,920.00 $293.43 $1,626.57

Monthly $4,160.00 $635.77 $3,524.23

Quarterly $12,480.00 $1,907.32 $10,572.68

Annual $49,920 $7,629 $42,291

Federal Tax Breakdown (Single Filer, 2026)

Gross Income—$49,920

Standard DeductionSingle−$16,100

Federal Taxable Income—$33,820

Federal Income Tax7.6%−$3,810

Social Security6.2%−$3,095

Medicare1.45%−$724

Net Take-Home84.7% kept$42,291

$24/Hour Take-Home by State

State income tax changes your net pay significantly. Here's how $24/hour compares across popular states:

TexasNo tax — $42,291 $3,524 $20.33/hr California $1,261 $41,030 $3,419 $19.73/hr New York $2,022 $40,269 $3,356 $19.36/hr FloridaNo tax — $42,291 $3,524 $20.33/hr WashingtonNo tax — $42,291 $3,524 $20.33/hr Illinois $2,471 $39,820 $3,318 $19.14/hr Colorado $1,488 $40,803 $3,400 $19.62/hr Oregon $3,843 $38,448 $3,204 $18.48/hr

→ See all 50 states for $49,920/year

Ways to Keep More of $24/Hour

Contribute to a 401(k). Traditional 401k contributions reduce your taxable income dollar-for-dollar. At $24/hr, contributing even $100/paycheck can drop your effective federal rate.
Use an HSA if eligible. HSA contributions are pre-tax, reducing both federal income tax and FICA. Triple tax advantage.
Live in a no-tax state. Moving from California to Texas on $24/hr saves $1,261/year in state income tax alone.
File as head of household if you qualify — you get a larger standard deduction ($21,900 vs $14,600) and wider low brackets.
Negotiate your rate. Even $1/hr more = $2,080/year gross. Use the calculator to see your exact net gain.

See your exact take-home for any state

Adjust for your state, filing status, and overtime using the full calculator.

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What Jobs Pay $24 an Hour?

Common occupations that typically earn around $24/hour:

Medical Assistant

Administrative Manager

Truck Driver

HVAC Technician

Pay varies by location, experience, and employer. Use the calculator above to see your exact net pay.

See $24/Hour After Tax by State

Frequently Asked Questions

$24 an hour is how much a year?

$24 × 40 hours × 52 weeks = $49,920 gross per year. After federal income tax and FICA (single filer), take-home is approximately $42,291/year in a state with no income tax.

$24 an hour is how much a month?

Gross: $4,160.00/month. Net after federal tax and FICA (no state tax, single filer): $3,524/month.

$24 an hour is how much biweekly?

Gross: $1,920.00/paycheck (26 paychecks/year). Net after federal taxes (no state tax): approximately $1,627/paycheck.

Is $24 an hour a good wage?

$24/hour ($49,920/year) is near the US median. Livable in lower cost-of-living states; tight in expensive metros like NYC or San Francisco without roommates.

What jobs pay $24 an hour?

Jobs that typically pay around $24/hour include: Medical Assistant, Administrative Manager, Truck Driver, HVAC Technician. Exact pay varies by location, experience, and employer.

How much is $24 an hour after taxes in Texas?

In Texas (no state income tax), $24/hour nets $42,291/year or $3,524/month after federal income tax and FICA.

How much is $24 an hour after taxes in California?

In California, $24/hour nets approximately $41,030/year after federal tax, FICA, and California state income tax.